Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values:Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
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The Project Manager I manages smaller projects or component(s) of a larger project under direct supervision of a more senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or business leader as needed.
The Project Manager I is responsible for all delivery aspects of the project over the entire life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). Must be familiar with project scope and objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.
What You'll Do:- Assists with brainstorming new projects with clients, client leads, sales, and other teams.
- Contributes to planning/brainstorming meetings.
- Assists the sales process for new and ongoing projects by confirming and documenting project scope and the project schedule.
- Coordinates with Sales/Program Manager to obtain senior management/client approval of the project charter.
- Works with internal and external vendors to gather project estimates.
- Understands/identifies roles and interests of key stakeholders.
- Gathers relevant project information and verifies scope of the project with appropriate contacts.
- Prepares for and participates in project planning meetings Assists in development of project schedule and risk management plan.
- Assists in identifying internal/external project resources.
- Implements the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate risk events and minimize their impact on the project.
- Works with team to ensure all documents are accurate and posted appropriately.
- Completes project and process evaluation, scorecard review, ongoing refresh schedule, and attends internal/external debrief meetings.
- Provides any appropriate project transitions.
- Completes, closes, and archives project documents.
- Continuously reviews process improvements/lessons learned.
- Celebrates achievements/results with team.
- Develops assembly procedures, recommends delivery methods, advises project teams regarding print, assembly, and/or postage alternatives, including identification of lower-cost solutions when required.
- Ensures completion of requirements for configuration, internal testing, and client/external testing
- Understands software methodology development processes.
- Establishes, communicates, and utilizes appropriate project billing codes Works with Buy Team and follows their process to obtain quotes and select outside vendors, and completes requisition and change order
- Monitors/Manages project budgets
- Manages project scope changes using approved methods.
What You'll Need:- Demonstrates basic understanding of client goals and objectives.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge and basic understanding of PMI Project Management.
- 1-3 years of project management work experience.
- 5+ years of professional work experience.
**US Citizenship requirements- as this role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor, proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.**Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight takes into consideration a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography when determining an offer for a successful employment candidate, and Alight does so on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Therefore, an offer may fall anywhere between the estimated minimum base salary for this role of $72,600.00/year (for full time employees) and the estimated maximum base salary for this role of $110,200.00/year (for full-time employees). Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: (link removed)
DISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
